Shine (1996)

Directed by

Scott Hicks

Genre

drama film, biographical film, musical film, romance film

Country

Australia

Runtime

1h 45m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

7.4 of 10 from 714 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

The story follows David Helfgott, a gifted pianist whose mental health unravels under pressure and trauma. The film shows his childhood, his time in institutions, and his eventual return to music.

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What happens

Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical psychological drama film directed by Scott Hicks from a screenplay by Jan Sardi, based on the life of David Helfgott, a pianist who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions. The film stars Geoffrey Rush and Noah Taylor as the adult and adolescent Helfgott, respectively, while Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, and John Gielgud appear in supporting roles. Shine had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 1996, followed by a theatrical release in Australia on August 15. At the 69th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for seven awards including Best Picture, with Rush winning Best Actor. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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